Description

One pot meals are a must for busy families. They save on time preparing the meal and for clean up. They must be satisfying and delicious and this one checks all of those boxes.

Ingredients

• 3 chicken breasts, diced into bite sized pieces
• 2 t. Italian seasoning
• 1/2 t. garlic powder
• 1/2 t. onion powder
• 1 t. garlic salt
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely minced
• 1 T. garlic paste
• 16 oz. dried rigatoni pasta
• 24 oz. jar marinara sauce
• 24 oz. chicken stock
• 1 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese, shredded
• 1 to 1 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 2 T. fresh parsley finely, chopped
• salt and pepper, to taste

Steps

1. In a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat, add olive oil, chicken, Italian seasoning, garlic and onion powders and garlic salt; stir to combine. Cook until chicken is mostly cooked through. Add onion and garlic paste; stir to combine. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until onions are soft and translucent.
2. Pour in pasta sauce and chicken broth; add rigatoni pasta; stir to combine. Cover; cook on a low simmer for 12-14 minutes, or until pasta is done.
3. Add 1/2 c. mozarella cheese; stir. Top the pasta with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses; cover; let melt.